About Pamela Harrigan-Young, CPA, JD

Pamela Harrigan-Young

Certified Public Accountant & Attorney at Law

I earned my undergraduate degree in accounting with highest honors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. After working for several years as a CPA in public accounting and private industry, I obtained my law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.

Upon graduation from law school, I worked for five years at a law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina focused on estate planning, tax planning, and tax return preparation before founding the Law Office of Pamela Harrigan-Young and Pamela Harrigan-Young, CPA in January 2012.

Through my CPA practice, I provide comprehensive tax planning, preparation, and resolution services for individuals, small businesses, and estates. My legal background gives me a deeper understanding of tax law and the ability to handle complex tax situations that many CPAs refer out.

In addition to running my practices, I have served as an adjunct professor at North Carolina A&T State University teaching accounting to undergraduate students, and currently serve on the Planned Giving Professional Advisory Council for NC A&T.

Credentials & Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), North Carolina
Juris Doctor, UNC Chapel Hill School of Law
B.S. Accounting with Highest Honors, NC A&T State University
North Carolina State Bar Member

Why Dual Credentials Matter

Having both CPA and attorney credentials isn't just about titles—it translates to real advantages for you.

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Deeper Tax Law Knowledge

Legal training means I understand tax code at a fundamental level—seeing opportunities and risks that others might miss.

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IRS Representation

When tax issues arise, I can represent you before the IRS with the full authority of both CPA and attorney credentials.

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Integrated Planning

Tax strategies coordinated with estate planning ensure your financial goals work together seamlessly.

My Approach

Every client's situation is unique, and cookie-cutter solutions don't work for taxes any more than they work for life. I take the time to understand your complete financial picture—your income sources, your goals, your concerns, and your plans for the future.

When you work with me, you work with me directly. Not a junior associate, not seasonal staff—me. Your tax situation gets my full attention and expertise.

I believe in proactive communication and education. You'll understand not just what I'm doing, but why—empowering you to make better financial decisions year-round.

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As both a CPA and estate planning attorney, I offer integrated services through PHY Law. Estate planning and tax planning work best when coordinated—protecting your wealth during your lifetime and ensuring it passes efficiently to the next generation.

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